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Trailer Parking
This site is for soft launch only. Soft launch designation means that the landing does not have a concrete ramp. This landing has sand/dirt surface to launch kayaks, canoes and small boats by hand. https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/boating/landings
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RestroomsTrailer Parking
This site is for soft launch only. Soft launch designation means that the landing does not have a concrete ramp. This landing has sand/dirt surface to launch kayaks, canoes and small boats by hand. https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/boating/landings
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
An annual permit will be required for all vehicle trailers using the public landings in Kent County. Permit information is available at https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/boating/landings.
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🌊 Bayside Landing Park
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
An annual permit will be required for all vehicle trailers using the public landings in Kent County. Permit information is available at https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/boating/landings.
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More info: https://www.dentonmaryland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/7.2019-Public-landing-guide-19-pdf.pdf
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🌊 Choptank River
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by City
Dorchester County
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🌊 Deep Creek Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Western MD's largest lake
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
At all landings in Talbot County, a current permit must be displayed by every vehicle with a trailer. Launching at landings without a ramp permit is limited to canoes, kayaks, and car-top boats without trailers.
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🌊 Dogwood Harbor
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
At all landings in Talbot County, a current permit must be displayed by every vehicle with a trailer. Launching at landings without a ramp permit is limited to canoes, kayaks, and car-top boats without trailers.
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🌊 Gunpowder River
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Upper Chesapeake Bay
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
All boat trailers must display a current permit. There is a $50 fine for all boat trailers without a valid permit. To view or download a permit application visit http://www.ccgov.org/home/showdocument?id=21939.
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RestroomsTrailer Parking
All boat trailers must display a current permit. There is a $50 fine for all boat trailers without a valid permit. To view or download a permit application visit http://www.ccgov.org/home/showdocument?id=21939.
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Natural
Trailer Parking
This site is for soft launch only. Soft launch designation means that the landing does not have a concrete ramp. This landing has sand/dirt surface to launch kayaks, canoes and small boats by hand. https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/boating/landings
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Gravel
RestroomsTrailer Parking
This site is for soft launch only. Soft launch designation means that the landing does not have a concrete ramp. This landing has sand/dirt surface to launch kayaks, canoes and small boats by hand. https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/boating/landings
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
An annual permit will be required for all vehicle trailers using the public landings in Kent County. Permit information is available at https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/boating/landings. Temporary restrooms are available seasonally.
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Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
An annual permit will be required for all vehicle trailers using the public landings in Kent County. Permit information is available at https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/boating/landings. Temporary restrooms are available seasonally.
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🌊 Tangier Sound
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingCourtesy Dock
Managed by State
Crabbing and fishing
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
Permits to use Queen Anne’s County’s landings and ramps are required. The permit is now valid for launching boats at Matapeake Pier or a kayak or canoe at Romancoke Pier.
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Permits to use Queen Anne’s County’s landings and ramps are required. The permit is now valid for launching boats at Matapeake Pier or a kayak or canoe at Romancoke Pier.
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
Roadside access point along Key Wallace Drive for non-motorized vessels only.
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Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Roadside access point along Key Wallace Drive for non-motorized vessels only.
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🌊 Liberty Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by City of Baltimore
Carroll County
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
This site is located within the Chesapeake Forest and is for launching and retrieving non-motorized vessels only. The access point features a walkway and pier to the water's edge. Parking is limited.
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Trailer Parking
Launching and docking permit is required to use this facility. This is a drinking water reservoir and is restricted to non-motorized or electric motors only and maximum boat length of 20 feet. Boat rentals available. Hours vary by season.
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Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Launching and docking permit is required to use this facility. This is a drinking water reservoir and is restricted to non-motorized or electric motors only and maximum boat length of 20 feet. Boat rentals available. Hours vary by season.
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
Managed by: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Contact: +1-410-228-2677
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Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Contact: +1-410-228-2677
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
Boat Ramp for residents of Nitshdale and West Nitshdale neighborhoods
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RestroomsTrailer Parking
Boat Ramp for residents of Nitshdale and West Nitshdale neighborhoods
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🌊 Atlantic Ocean
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFuel DockFish Cleaning
Managed by City
Offshore fishing access
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🌊 Chesapeake Bay
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by State
Southern MD bay fishing
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🌊 Potomac River
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by NPS
Near DC, shad runs
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🌊 Rocky Gorge Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by WSSC
PG/Howard County
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🌊 Chesapeake Bay
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish CleaningCourtesy Dock
Managed by State
Bay Bridge area stripers
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🌊 Patuxent River
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Anne Arundel County
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
An annual permit will be required for all vehicle trailers using the public landings in Kent County. Permit information is available at https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/boating/landings. Temporary restrooms are available seasonally.
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Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
An annual permit will be required for all vehicle trailers using the public landings in Kent County. Permit information is available at https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/boating/landings. Temporary restrooms are available seasonally.
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
This access point is subject to strong tides that may make launching and recovery difficult. At Mean High Water the height of the Shorter's Wharf Bridge is about 4', which limits access downstream.
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RestroomsTrailer Parking
This access point is subject to strong tides that may make launching and recovery difficult. At Mean High Water the height of the Shorter's Wharf Bridge is about 4', which limits access downstream.
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🌊 Mattawoman Creek
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Potomac River tributary
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🌊 Susquehanna River
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Susquehanna Flats fishing
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🌊 Triadelphia Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by WSSC
Montgomery County
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
Gasoline motor use is prohibited.
$5 In-state charge, $7 Out-of-state charge
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Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Gasoline motor use is prohibited.
$5 In-state charge, $7 Out-of-state charge
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Frequently Asked Questions — Boat Ramps in Maryland
How many public boat ramps are in Maryland? ▼
RampFinder lists 942 public boat ramps in Maryland, including 909 free launches. We continuously add new ramps as we discover them.
Are there free boat ramps in Maryland? ▼
Yes! 909 of our 942 listed ramps in Maryland are completely free to use. Many are maintained by county, city, or state agencies.
What are the most popular fishing waters in Maryland? ▼
The most popular waters with boat ramps include , Chesapeake Bay, Gunpowder River, Triadelphia Reservoir, Choptank River. Each offers public launch access for fishing and recreation.
Do I need a permit to launch a boat in Maryland? ▼
Requirements vary by location. Some ramps are free, while state parks typically require entry fees. Always check local regulations. Many Army Corps of Engineers and municipal ramps are free to the public.